How Do You Spell DRUGGING?

Pronunciation: [dɹˈʌɡɪŋ] (IPA)

The word "drugging" is spelled with two consonant letters, "d" and "g", with a double "g". In IPA phonetic transcription, it is written as /ˈdrʌɡɪŋ/. The first syllable is accented, with a short vowel sound represented by /ʌ/. The "d" is pronounced with a voiced alveolar stop, /d/, and the double "g" represents a voiced velar plosive, /ɡ/. The last syllable has an unstressed, short i sound, /ɪ/, and the "ng" represents a nasal velar consonant, /ŋ/.

DRUGGING Meaning and Definition

  1. Drugging is an action that refers to the act of administering drugs or substances to someone, often without their knowledge or consent. It involves the deliberate act of intoxicating or sedating a person by introducing chemicals into their system, primarily with the intention of altering their mental state or inhibiting their consciousness. The drugs used can vary widely, ranging from illegal substances such as narcotics and hallucinogens to prescription medications or even over-the-counter drugs.

    The purpose of drugging is typically driven by ulterior motives or intentions, which may include taking advantage of an individual's altered state of mind, exploiting them for personal gain, or incapacitating them for various reasons. The consequences of drugging can be serious and potentially dangerous, as it can expose the victim to physical harm, sexual assault, theft, or manipulation.

    Drugging is considered illegal and unethical in most jurisdictions, as it violates an individual's right to autonomy, consent, and bodily integrity. Perpetrators of drugging can be subject to criminal charges, including assault, sexual assault, or even drug-related offenses. Due to the significant potential harm involved, drugging is widely condemned and typically carries severe societal stigma.

    It is important to note that drugging can also have legitimate medical purposes and may be administered under the supervision of healthcare professionals for therapeutic reasons. In such contexts, drugging is done with informed consent, adhering to medical guidelines and ethical protocols.

  2. Dosing with drugs.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of DRUGGING

The word drugging is derived from the verb drug, which originated from the Old French word droguer meaning to practice pharmacy or to dye. This Old French word further traces its roots to the Latin word droga or drogus, which referred to both medicinal and cosmetic substances. Over time, the term drug expanded in meaning to include any substance used for medicinal, recreational, or intoxicating purposes, leading to the development of the verb drugging.

Similar spelling words for DRUGGING

Conjugate verb Drugging

CONDITIONAL

I would drug
we would drug
you would drug
he/she/it would drug
they would drug
I would drugging
you would drugging
he/she/it would drugging
we would drugging
they would drugging

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have drugging
you would have drugging
he/she/it would have drugging
we would have drugging
they would have drugging

FUTURE

I will drug
we will drug
you will drug
he/she/it will drug
they will drug

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have drugged
we will have drugged
you will have drugged
he/she/it will have drugged
they will have drugged

IMPERATIVE

you drug
we let´s drug

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to drug

PAST

I drugged
we drugged
you drugged
he/she/it drugged
they drugged

PAST PARTICIPLE

drugged

PAST PERFECT

I had drugged
we had drugged
you had drugged
he/she/it had drugged
they had drugged

PRESENT

I drug
we drug
you drug
he/she/it drugs
they drug

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

drugging

PRESENT PERFECT

I have drugged
we have drugged
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he/she/it has drugged
they have drugged
I am drugging
we are drugging
you are drugging
he/she/it is drugging
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I was drugging
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I will be drugging
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he/she/it will be drugging
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I would have drugged
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I would be drugging
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